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SE9 6LH

Rochester Way

Eltham Page

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Overview

Postcode SE9 6LH is located in a major urban area, within the Eltham Page ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Eltham West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eltham West is £67,931 per year. The nearest station is Eltham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Well Hall Pleasaunce.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Eltham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Eltham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.6%

Approximately 56.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Eltham West is £67,931 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE9 6LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Eltham West near SE9 6LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Eltham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 6LH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Eltham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Eltham
0.6 mi

3

Kidbrooke

Southeastern

Walking directions to Kidbrooke

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 6LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWell Hall PleasaunceMediumWalking directions to Well Hall Pleasaunce
0.5 miKidbrooke Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Kidbrooke Green Park
0.2 miBriset ParkSmallWalking directions to Briset Park

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
7,388.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.62(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.47(-50%)
Burglary
8.42(+54%)
Drugs
7.3(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
56.23%
Other White
40
9.78%
African
31
7.58%
Other
19
4.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.16%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
30.82%
No qualifications
78
25.57%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
44.06%
Owns with a mortgage
24
16.78%
Owns outright
22
15.38%
Other social rented
18
12.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.79%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Eltham Page

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£535
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£413K – £500K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £535 per square foot) in Eltham Page area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eltham Page over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£475,000£500
Terraced19£450,000£565
Detached1£350,000£614
Flats4£245,000£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eltham Page

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Page.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£345,000£360,500
2017£289,000£395,000£389,500
2018£255,000£385,000£388,000
2019£300,000£420,000£370,000
2020£243,000£409,000£386,500
2021£300,000£442,500£425,000
2022£320,000£465,000£485,000
2023£340,000£475,000£500,000
2024£287,500£480,000£463,500
2025£235,000£465,000£445,000
2026£340,500£497,500£495,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eltham Page.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eltham Page.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£491£388£420
2017£424£397£488
2018£431£406£440
2019£457£434£418
2020£443£436£456
2021£526£457£517
2022£533£501£518
2023£531£487£517
2024£469£496£562
2025£491£504£573
2026£515£495£526
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eltham Page.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eltham Page in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 6LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 6LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202561, Winchcomb Gardens, London, SE9 6NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
24 Mar 202511, Winchcomb Gardens, London, SE9 6NUTerracedFreehold£425,000
25 Apr 2025335, Rochester Way, London, SE9 6PGTerracedFreehold£400,000
28 Mar 202522, Kingsholm Gardens, London, SE9 6LDTerracedFreehold£385,000
22 Dec 202559, Henwick Road, London, SE9 6NZFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the SE9 6LH postcode area, located within Eltham West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 6LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHenwick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableNewhaven Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 6LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 6LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSimply NaturalRochester Way, Greenwich, SE9 6EBWalking directions to Simply Natural
0.2 miPremierCarnbrook Road, Greenwich, SE3 8AEWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTesco Express10 Well Hall Road, London, SE9 6BZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMRH Well Hall Service StationTudor Parade, Greenwich, SE9 6SXWalking directions to MRH Well Hall Service Station
0.4 miCo-op Food546-550 Westhorne Avenue, London, SE9 6DRWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE9 6LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Dickenson

Eltham Page - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Paul Trevor Banks

Eltham Page - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Clive Efford

Eltham and Chislehurst - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyEltham and ChislehurstE14001223
WardEltham PageE05014077
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eltham WestE02000337
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 025EE01001625
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 6LH

Is SE9 6LH (Eltham West) safe?

The area around SE9 6LH records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE9 6LH?

The median sale price around SE9 6LH in Eltham West is £460,000 (about £535 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 6LH?

There are 20 schools close to SE9 6LH, including Henwick Primary School (Good), Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit (Good) and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 6LH?

The closest station to SE9 6LH is Eltham in TfL zone 4, about 958 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 6LH?

SE9 6LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 6LH (Eltham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eltham and Chislehurst covering SE9 6LH is Clive Efford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Dickenson (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Paul Trevor Banks (Reform UK).